Mcreele
by Stephen Belber

Name: Mcreele
Brand: Stephen Belber
SKU: 9780822220817
Rating: 3.17 (6 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers are astounded that this is not Belber's most recognized work. There seems to be a divide in opinions regarding its political satire, with some feeling that critiques on this aspect are unworthy. Overall, the play has left a strong impression on its audience.

Strong writing and performanceEngaging and thought-provokingUnexpectedly powerful themeSome criticize political satire aspect

Synopsis

Journalist Rick Dayne's meeting with death row inmate Darius McReele leads to Darius' exoneration and he becomes a lecturer and a possible political candidate, while Rick watches him walk a fine line, balancing between his past and his future.

ThemesDeath row inmates Death row inmates--Drama Murderers--Drama Murderers PS3602.E6452 M37 2006

Press Reviews

"Truth seeking is a hot topic in drama these days, and Stephen Belber adds to the debate with MCREELE, a juicy crime-and-politics thriller that spans the gamut of evidence-testing, from forensics to the search for authentic identity. But Belber is no trend-follower; in previous works such as Tape and Match, the playwright has shown a flair for teasing apart his characters' subjective memories. Belber favors fast-talkers who use chitchat, digression and eloquent bluster to maneuver their way out of tricky situations…Like any good playwright, he is less interested in determining what's real than in exploiting what makes solid fiction.“ —Time Out New York. ”…Stephen Belber has kept a conscientious ear and an observant eye on the manipulative power of our easily misguided/hoodwinked mainstream media and its ability to willfully deceive itself. MCREELE courageously…illustrates this unfortunate state of affairs in the affairs of state.“ —CurtainUp. ”Stephen Belber's new play, MCREELE, has"
— American Theater Web